Midwife, Inpatient (PD)

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

About the role

The hospital-based Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) works as a member of the care team with the OB/GYN physicians to provide specialty healthcare for women in the hospital setting. The clinical responsibilities include evaluation and management of obstetrical and common pregnancy associated conditions. The care is focused on the intrapartum and immediate postpartum phases of care but can include other antepartum complications or conditions as needed. Midwife works in a team-based, patient-centered care environment, in accordance with established protocols, practices and standardized guidelines. In addition to job description requirements, incumbents must also meet minimum criteria for medical staff privileges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates, and consults with Bayhealth physicians in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-midwifery regulations.
• Takes part in initial evaluation of all L&D patients, monitors course of labor and delivery, advising on proper health practices, taking tests as appropriate, and reporting any complications to the obstetrician.
• Prepares patients and their partners for delivery; trains mothers-to-be in exercise, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
• Attends and reassures patient throughout the course of labor, monitors the fetus condition, administers medications, notifies physician of prolonged labor or complications indicating need for possible surgical intervention.
• Delivers infant and checks mother and child to ensure that they are responding normally.
• During postpartum period, visits mother and child to give additional instruction in feeding and care of the newborn.
• Provides advice on family planning and performs gynecological services.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in continuing education activities and obtains CEU’s necessary to maintain state licensure and prescriptive authority.
• Adapts to changing demands of workplace.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with and contribute to professional development of peers and other healthcare providers.
• Assesses need for referral to other healthcare providers.
• Participates in labor and delivery coverage.
• All other duties and special projects as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master Degree in Midwifery
• Graduate of a midwifery program with certificate of nurse-midwifery.
• Certified Nurse-Midwife credential or equivalent certifying board or registry.
• New graduates welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Three (3) or more years’ experience as a Midwife in a hospital setting.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits including Critical Care Coverage and more

Pay

Salary range: $62.16 - $96.34 hourly. $15,000 sign-on bonus available for a limited time.

Schedule

• Full Time (80 Hours)
• Variable shift

Location: Kent Campus Hospital